Predictors of suicidal ideation among depressed veterans and the interpersonal theory of suicide

摘要: BACKGROUND: We assessed whether key constructs of the interpersonal theory suicide were associated with suicidal ideation in depressed US Veterans. METHODS: 443 patients Veterans Health Administration diagnosed a depressive disorder completed Beck Depression Inventory, Interpersonal Support Evaluation List, and Hopelessness Scale, from which we derived measures burdensomeness, belongingness, hopelessness consistent suicide. Measures active passive constructed Suicide Scale Inventory obtained at baseline 3-months follow-up. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify predictors while adjusting for demographic characteristics somatic-affective symptoms depression (e.g., anhedonia, insomnia). RESULTS: Burdensomeness significantly 3 months follow-up, but belongingness interaction between burdensomeness not significant as proposed by Somatic-affective symptoms, any main effects predicted or their interactions, baseline. No factors consistently LIMITATIONS: The measure this study only partially represents construct described CONCLUSION: found little support predictions appears be an important determinant ideation, may contributor ideation. Language: en